Nature enthusiasts of all kinds have a chance to find their niche in Kiawah. Thirty miles of groomed hiking trails weave through seven golf courses and ten miles of immaculate beaches. Fishing, sailing, motorboat excursions, and paddling adventures turn the surrounding Atlantic and inland waterways into a vast playground. Culturally Kiawah is brimming with activity; Freshfeilds Village, a hub with 61 diverse shops, brings together restaurants and numerous events into one location. The members-only Kiawah Island Club provides venues for a diverse range of shared interests, offering a spa with sweeping marsh views and two private golf courses. The Sanctuary Hotel, a five-star oceanfront resort, features supremely elegant accommodations for a weekend get-away. Kiawah Island is also home to the 2012 PGA Tour Championship taking place on the renowned Ocean Course Golf Course.

Only five of 22 homes remain in Cypress Point- one of Kiawah’s newest neighborhoods. Each features a private court yard, capturing a snippet of Kiawah’s scenic beauty within a green design. Holly Morrison of Kiawah Island Real Estate emphasizes Cypress Point’s model for success: “80 percent of owners on Kiawah are second homeowners. Cypress Point is so attractive to these owners because it’s low maintenance- residents have the freedom to explore the island, but also have the access to private amenities such as a neighborhood pool.”